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A Kenyan student has earned praise from online users after he developed a car that runs on solar energy. 30-year-old Samuel Karumbo, who studies at Kitale polytechnic, Trans Nzoia County developed the solar-powered two-seat four-wheeler, which he says can cover about 50 km when fully charged.…

12 out of the 27 suspects being pursued by police over their involvement in the Sh9 billion scandal at the National Youth Service (NYS) have surrendered to authorities. The 12 are part of a group of 54 suspects, including Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Lillian Omollo and NYS Director-General…

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi have struck a unity deal and pledged to work together ahead of 2022 presidential race. Joho and Moi have both declared they will be running for Presidency in 2022 and their unity is seen as an attempt to tame Deputy President William…

State House has refuted claims that President Kenyatta insulted Deputy President William Ruto during a function in Nairobi on Wednesday. The President was captured using words that Kenyans on social media considered insulting and demeaning to Ruto.  Addressing residents when he launched the…

President Kenyatta on Wednesday caused a stir after making comments about Deputy President William Ruto's numerous tours across the country during an event in Nairobi’s Eastlands area. Addressing Kenyans after launching the Regeneration Program which will see roads constructed in 11 constituencies…

President Kenyatta has launched the reconstruction of several roads in 11 constituencies in Nairobi’s Eastlands at a cost of Sh2.7 billion. The reconstruction of the roads is part of the Nairobi Regeneration Program and will see more than 80 kilometres of roads in city’s populous Eastlands estates…

Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho now says he's nothing against President Kenyatta and has welcomed him to Mombasa. Speaking in Mombasa after holding a closed-door meeting with Kanu party leader and Baringo senator Gideon Moi, who paid him a courtesy call at his office on Thursday, Joho said the…

Political leaders led President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga on Thursday staged a rare show of unity at this year's National Prayer Breakfast. During the function held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday morning, the leaders hugged, embraced each other, shook hands, and…

United States has welcomed the recent crackdown on corruption by President Kenyatta’s administration. In a statement, outgoing American ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec said the vice has for long acted as a major impediment to the country's development agenda. The envoy applauded the swift action…

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to relocate its headquarters from Nairobi central business district. IEBC chairperson Wafula Chebukati said the electoral commission will move its main offices from the Anniversary Towers to a location outside the city centre to…